October 5, 2010
Lauren Conrad Style
By: Lauren Conrad
HarperCollins
Hardcover; 224 pages
From Good Reads:
In her first-ever style guide, Lauren offers tips on how to create your own unique look, shares her favorite sources of inspiration, and identifies the absolute must-haves for any fashionista's wardrobe. Along the way, she examines her fashion evolution, from California-casual teen to camera-ready style icon and clothing designer. From beauty advice and hair secrets to how to shop vintage or find the perfect T-shirt, Lauren Conrad Style unlocks the mysteries of being effortlessly chic. With Lauren's guidance, you'll look and feel stylish every day.
Brent’s opinion:
I don’t know about you guys, but I adore Lauren Conrad. From what I’ve seen, she’s uber polite and sweet and gorgeous. And I’m a big fan of her YA novels. And, here at The Naughty Book Kitties, we are straight girls, gay boys, and big-time fashionistas, so I have to mention LC’s new style guide!
Besides reading YA, my other passions include watching bad reality fashion shows, reading Teen Vogue, and making a back-up plan of being a fashion PR person if my dream of working in the publishing industry don’t work out (ahaha!) I was super excited to read LC Style, and anything with Lauren’s name on it is enough for me to love it.
The book had tons, and tons, of great info. and how-to stuff on organizing your closet, packing for a business trip, dressing for an interview, and stuff like that! One of my favorite things was how Lauren would show how you can take one dress and transform it into five different looks with just playing with accessories. And the pictures? There were some great photos along with the text.
See? It’s not just words, it’s pictures! Which definitely helped me understand what Lauren had to say better. Besides that, there was some great info. on how to tell real vintage from fake-looking, which wash of jeans goes good with what, and how to pack for a trip. I definitely could’ve used this book before I went to Florida! There’s actually a whole section dedicated to traveling. Also accompanied with great photos.
One of my favorite parts of this book is when Lauren goes into detail about work and dressing. And how to dress for interviews and things. She says that there are certain parts of your body that should never see your office (and I agree!): your lower back, your upper back, your cleavage, and your toes. LC also goes into detail about how to transition from work-to-club that’s pretty interesting.
Lauren has a look, one of the best looks out there. It’s California-Office-Chic, and everyone (including me!) wants in on how to perfect it, and even develop our own “looks.” I looooved this style guide, and I think a lot of people will, regardless if you like her teen novels or not. My mommy saw me reading and asked to borrow when I was done (Hehe! The pro’s of having a gay son: he has all the fashion-advice you need.)
4 comments:
:O this book looks great!
Ok you've sold me! I do tend to like Lauren Conrad--out of all the reality stars she really strikes me as the most intelligent and put together.
Be my son! I need advice :)
Like the new look on your blog. Love the crowns!
I kind of want this book in my purse when I go shopping, which is basically every other week.
For serious. I am reduced to buying whatever the mannequin is wearing because my outfit putting together ability consists of white button down, black dress pants, and red heels. BORING. Methinks we all need some fashion consultation in our lives.
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